Before We Were Free
by Julia Alvarez
- Used
- Good
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0375915443
- ISBN 13
- 9780375915444
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Synopsis
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tio Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government's secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo's dictatorship.Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind.From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl's struggle to be free.From the Hardcover edition.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- ThriftBooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- G0375915443I3N00
- Title
- Before We Were Free
- Author
- Julia Alvarez
- Format/Binding
- Library Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN 10
- 0375915443
- ISBN 13
- 9780375915444
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Place of Publication
- N . Y.
- Date Published
- 2002
Terms of Sale
ThriftBooks
About the Seller
ThriftBooks
About ThriftBooks
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Library Binding
- A type of reinforced binding designed for libraries, schools, or other applications where a book might experience high...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...